Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

GPC Key Decisions

USAF Case for Change

SecAF Memo

Air Force FAQ for Reoptimizing Great Power Competition

“We need these changes now; we are out of time to reoptimize our forces to meet the strategic challenges in a time of great power competition.”

~ Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall

The United States faces a time of consequence marked by significant shifts in the strategic environment. To remain ready, the U.S. Air Force must change.

In early 2024, the Department of the Air Force unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in their respective domains while better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition. Through a series of 24 DAF-wide key decisions, four core areas which demand the Department’s attention will be addressed: Develop People, Generate Readiness, Project Power and Develop Capabilities.

Today, the Air Force once again finds itself at a critical juncture—an era of Great Power Competition marked by a new security environment, a rapidly evolving character of war, and a formidable competitor. This new era requires understanding its challenges and the attributes needed to succeed.

Embracing change is not a choice; it is a necessity. The Air Force must “reoptimize” into an enterprise prepared for high-end conflicts and long-term strategic competition.

Raw Footage of Col. Scalia and Col. Cox Garrison Change of Command

Fort Benning Public Affairs Office

Video by Shantika Ogletree

June 5, 2019 | 5:00

Fort Benning has a new garrison commander. Col. Matthew Scalia received the unit colors from Col. Clinton Cox in the presence of the Maneuver Center of Excellence in front of its headquarters in a Change of Command Ceremony.

The passing of the colors is an act signifying the transfer of command from one commander to another and is officiated by a higher ranked officer or a senior director.

The ultimate mission of the garrison is to provide base operations, public works, and family support programs for Soldiers and their Families. These services include morale, welfare and recreation; education services; food and laundry services; religious support; fire and emergency services and residential housing. More